Last updated: December 17, 2024
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Fishing on Lake Roosevelt NRA

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You can fish from shore anywhere outside of harbors and designated swim areas. Fishing is prohibited in harbors and designated swim areas because hooks and fishing line can result in injury or drowning. More details on fishing can be found on our website.
Before you go: Check out the updated fish consumption advisory from Washington Department of Public Health.
Need a boat or a guide? Check out the authorized fishing charter services at Lake Roosevelt.
Please do not put fish remains back into the lake.They take a long time to decompose, resulting in a littered and polluted lake.
Please do not leave your pet in a vehicle during the hot summer days. Temperatures can rise very quickly inside and this can lead to the death of your beloved pet. If you're unsure whether or not it is too hot, then it probably is.
Washington State fishing regulations and licensing requirements apply when fishing on Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Anyone age 15 and older must have a personal use, recreational license valid for freshwater in their possession while fishing.
Anyone fishing from waters adjacent to or from the reservation shoreline should contact the tribes to determine whether an additional license is required.
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation can be reached at (509) 634-2110.
The Spokane Tribe of Indians can be reached at (509) 625-3511.
Please contact us with any additional questions regarding specifics: 509-754-7800 or Email
For an Audio Described park brochure, please visit our website: Publications - Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)